Broken ribs can usually be recovered in two to three months, while in severe cases it can take about six months. If the patient has a minor rib fracture, usually there is no displacement of the fracture end, and it will not seriously affect the blood supply and damage the surrounding internal organs, usually about two months can be basically recovered. For patients with moderate rib fractures, although the degree of damage is relatively serious, but there is no damage to internal organs, after active treatment, the fracture can usually recover in about three months. On the other hand, patients with severe rib fracture may have misalignment or displacement of the fracture end because the degree of the fracture is more serious and the fracture will cause some damage to internal organs and other organs. It takes about six months to recover from this condition. Patients with symptoms of rib fracture should go to regular hospitals to receive timely examination, and cooperate with the doctor to choose the appropriate way of treatment, do not delay, to avoid aggravation of the condition affecting normal life.